Nery Rubio
Houston,TX
Summary
Merchandising professional successful at representing consumer tastes and needs in the retail market. Accurately assesses competition and seeks effective ways to boost sales and reinforce client brands.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Technician
Buccee's
03.2022 - Current
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs.
- Troubleshot equipment breakdowns and performed preventive maintenance.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on building equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents.
- Inspected and maintained equipment to keep items in top working condition.
- Maintained restroom functionality by repairing leaking faucets, clogged toilets, and other equipment.
- Monitored and documented work performance in maintenance logs in compliance with company guidelines.
- Followed instructions from supervisor regarding daily job tasks and duties.
- Monitored and documented work performance in maintenance logs in compliance with company guidelines
- Inspected, tested and adjusted mechanical and electrical systems to facilitate proper functioning
- Detected and repaired machinery faults using electrical and manual testing methods
- Operated varied hand and power tools to complete repairs
Retail Merchandiser
Advantage Solutions
11.2016 - 02.2022
- Worked with managers and advertising directors to optimize promotions.
- Designed displays to deliver interactive, engaging and memorable store experiences for shoppers.
- Prepared interesting and innovative visual displays to grab customer interest and promote sales.
- Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
- Updated pricing and signage to complete product displays and educate customers.
- Presented store update suggestions and layouts to management and stakeholders.
- Managed aesthetically pleasing displays to showcase company products and increase sales.
- Monitored and replenished display inventory and restructured according to available stock.
- Enhanced overall store appearance by applying careful consideration to product and display locations.
- Promoted seasonal products and trends to ensure efficient movement of stock.
- Developed merchandising strategy to efficiently move overstock.
- Advanced sales cycle plans by maximizing placement of promotions, point of sale materials and product visibility.
- Arranged consistent shelves, bins and racks at 6 locations by following established planograms
Millworks Sales Specialist
The Home Depot
01.2014 - 10.2016
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor.
- Wrote, negotiated and finalized sales contracts.
- Mentored new sales associates to contribute to store’s positive culture.
- Maintained established merchandising standards, including window, sales floor and promotional displays.
- Shared best practices for sales and customer service with other team members to help improve store’s efficiency.
- Showcased product features to customers and discussed technical details to overcome objections and lock in sales.
- Visited customer locations to evaluate requirements, demonstrate product offerings and propose strategic solutions for diverse needs.
- Operated and trained new associates on fork lifts, pallet jacks and reach machines.
Optimum Support Team Member
Neiman Marcus
06.2011 - 01.2014
- Directed product development using in-depth knowledge of vendor landscape and industry insight.
- Analyzed usage patterns to understand ways in which customers used company products and services.
- Cultivated effective partnerships with engineering, marketing, sales and customer support staff.
- Preserved brand integrity by monitoring consistency and quality of marketing content.
- Prepping sales' floor for resets.
Kenneth Cole Watch Vendor
Macy's
04.2009 - 01.2011
- Developed pricing strategies while balancing firm objectives with customer satisfaction maximization.
- Applied sales forecasting techniques and strategic planning to verify sales and profitability of products, lines and services.
- Coordinated and participated in promotional activities and trade shows.
Education
HVAC Vocational Degree - Basic Studies
San Jacinto College
Houston, TXSkills
- Customer-oriented
- Active listening skills
- Consistently meets sales goals
- Credit card transactions
- POS systems knowledge
- Merchandising
- Stocking
- Skilled problem solver
- Motivated team player
- Fluent in Spanish
- Vendor relations
- Markdown procedures
- Inventory control
- Excellent communication skills
- Planogram design
- Pricing controls
- Reliable and punctual
- Product inventory counts
- Power and Hand Tool Use
- Problem-Solving Ability
- Safety Awareness
- Class a Commercial Driver's License
- DOT Compliance
- Air Brake Certification
- Safety
- Valid Driver's License
- Hand Trucks
- Pre-Trip Inspections
Timeline
Maintenance Technician
Buccee's
03.2022 - Current
Retail Merchandiser
Advantage Solutions
11.2016 - 02.2022
Millworks Sales Specialist
The Home Depot
01.2014 - 10.2016
Optimum Support Team Member
Neiman Marcus
06.2011 - 01.2014
Kenneth Cole Watch Vendor
Macy's
04.2009 - 01.2011
HVAC Vocational Degree - Basic Studies
San Jacinto College